par Hougardy, Jean-Michel ;De Backer, Daniel
Référence Critical care, 16, 6, page (186)
Publication Publié, 2012-12
Référence Critical care, 16, 6, page (186)
Publication Publié, 2012-12
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : | ABSTRACT: The rationale of urine alkalinization through intravenous sodium bicarbonate to prevent cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury relies on several pathophysiological arguments. Urine alkalinization is easily feasible in the ICU setting and is often considered to be associated with few side effects. In a previous issue of Critical Care, a retrospective study evaluates the effect of routine intravenous bicarbonate use to prevent cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury with cardiopulmonary bypass. This commentary discusses recent data on the use of bicarbonate to prevent cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury. |